#030704 Hex Color
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This nearly pitch-black shade carries a dusty, ashy quality that separates it from standard, sterile black. Because it lacks a purely neutral base, it excels as a moody background for luxury editorial design. The hex code for this somber tone is #030704. It offers exceptional contrast with white, making it a reliable choice for readable text in dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #030704
What is #030704 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #030704 is rgb(3, 7, 4), in HSL hsl(135, 40%, 2%) and in CMYK 57%, 0%, 43%, 97%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Does #030704 work well for body text?
#030704 is an excellent alternative to standard black for body text because its subtle ashy undertones reduce visual strain. When paired with high-contrast off-white backgrounds, it maintains legibility while offering a more refined, less clinical appearance than pure black.
How do you effectively pair #030704 in a UI design?
Use #030704 as a base color alongside cream or cool greys to highlight its unique, non-neutral depth. This pairing prevents the harsh vibration often found when placing pure black against bright whites, creating a softer and more high-end user experience.
Is #030704 readable on white or black?
#030704 has a 20.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.